Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced that global food company Pilgrim’s will invest $1.3 billion in Mexico between 2026 and 2030 as part of Plan México, aimed at strengthening food self-sufficiency and the national economy. The investment will generate over 4,000 direct jobs and 16,000 indirect jobs across seven states.
During her morning press conference “Las mañaneras del pueblo,” the president emphasized that this commitment confirms Mexico as a safe and attractive investment destination, while contributing to a development model that combines industrial agricultural production with support for small producers. She reaffirmed that food self-sufficiency is a national priority, within the broader framework of food sovereignty.
Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard stated that Pilgrim’s has operated in Mexico for over 38 years and that this investment will reduce chicken imports by 35%. With this announcement, the total Plan México portfolio now amounts to $293 billion.
José de Jesús Muñoz Velasco, President and CEO of Pilgrim’s México, explained that the company will expand production by 373,000 tons through plant expansions, construction of new farms, and modernization of processes. The investment will be distributed as follows: $200 million in Durango and Coahuila, $150 million in Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, and Hidalgo, and $950 million in Veracruz, Campeche, and Yucatán.
Fabio Sandri, Global CEO of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to Mexico, emphasizing a strategy based on social responsibility and community development. Pilgrim’s currently employs 12,600 people directly in Mexico and generates 50,000 indirect jobs through its supply and logistics chains.
